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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Brexit news

UK hotels achieved the highest ever monthly total revenue per available room (trevpar) in July,
Sports clubs across England continue to grow – with the number of playing members and
An estimated seven million Brits holidayed at home during the August bank holiday weekend, providing
The event of a "no-deal" Brexit decision could prove disastrous for tourism in Ireland, with
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
Jeremy Wright, the MP for Kenilworth and Southam, has been named Britain's new culture secretary
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
France's museums have shown significant recovery following a tumultuous 2016, with the Louvre reclaiming top
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is driving for the sports and physical
The Bayeux Tapestry is set to be loaned to a British museum for the first
Record levels for Britain's inbound tourism are set to continue into 2018, after VisitBritain forecast
Throughout 2017, we have been lucky enough to speak to a host of the most
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Cate Atwater, the newly appointed chief executive of Sporta – the national association which represents
Coventry will be the next UK City of Culture, beating Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Sunderland and Paisley
The British government has spelt out plans to maximise the UK's heritage assets as preparations
Travel trade association UKinbound has welcomed the decision in this week's Budget to freeze Air
The British monarchy will contribute £1.77bn (US$2.34bn, €2bn) to Britain’s economy in 2017, with tourism
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
London’s position in the global city destination rankings is set to fall over the next
Overseas visits to the UK hit a record 23 million in the first seven months
Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
The Tourism Sector Deal – a strategic plan developed by a consortium of leading tourism organisations
A proposed 15 per cent tax cut to tourism in Northern Ireland would make the
Tourism minister John Glen is set to co-chair his first meeting with the Tourism Industry
John Glen, Britain’s minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism at the Department for Digital, Culture,
An open letter penned to Boris Johnson, Britain’s secretary of state for foreign affairs, has
The UK attracted a record number of overseas visitors during June – thanks largely to
Wolfgang Kiessling, founder of the Canary Islands’ Loro Parque and Siam Park, has said that
A weaker pound and a number of high-profile events has contributed to UK hotels experiencing
Martin Roth - the former Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) director and the first German
Conservative MP Steve Double has been elected chair of the cross-party Parliamentary group responsible for
The construction of a new stadium for York City Football Club and York City Knights
The UK's leisure sector is poised for a year of heightened activity as the weakness
Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has called on the government
Cornwall has retained its crown as the UK’s most popular staycation destination, with more than
A roll-out of fitness classes and improved member experience helped revenue at Virgin Active rise
With a weakened pound keeping British visitors away from Ireland, the country’s national tourism body
Britain’s vote to pull out of the European Union has been branded “stupid” and “one
Consumer spending on gym use and sporting activity increased during the first quarter of 2017,
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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For 2024 our European growth will be focused on Spain and the UK and in 2025, Japan
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Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Lockers
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Brexit news

UK hotels achieved the highest ever monthly total revenue per available room (trevpar) in July,
Sports clubs across England continue to grow – with the number of playing members and
An estimated seven million Brits holidayed at home during the August bank holiday weekend, providing
The event of a "no-deal" Brexit decision could prove disastrous for tourism in Ireland, with
The UK travel industry has offered a "cautious welcome" to the government’s Brexit white paper,
Jeremy Wright, the MP for Kenilworth and Southam, has been named Britain's new culture secretary
Elevate
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Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
France's museums have shown significant recovery following a tumultuous 2016, with the Louvre reclaiming top
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is driving for the sports and physical
The Bayeux Tapestry is set to be loaned to a British museum for the first
Record levels for Britain's inbound tourism are set to continue into 2018, after VisitBritain forecast
Throughout 2017, we have been lucky enough to speak to a host of the most
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Cate Atwater, the newly appointed chief executive of Sporta – the national association which represents
Coventry will be the next UK City of Culture, beating Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Sunderland and Paisley
The British government has spelt out plans to maximise the UK's heritage assets as preparations
Travel trade association UKinbound has welcomed the decision in this week's Budget to freeze Air
The British monarchy will contribute £1.77bn (US$2.34bn, €2bn) to Britain’s economy in 2017, with tourism
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
London’s position in the global city destination rankings is set to fall over the next
Overseas visits to the UK hit a record 23 million in the first seven months
Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
The Tourism Sector Deal – a strategic plan developed by a consortium of leading tourism organisations
A proposed 15 per cent tax cut to tourism in Northern Ireland would make the
Tourism minister John Glen is set to co-chair his first meeting with the Tourism Industry
John Glen, Britain’s minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism at the Department for Digital, Culture,
An open letter penned to Boris Johnson, Britain’s secretary of state for foreign affairs, has
The UK attracted a record number of overseas visitors during June – thanks largely to
Wolfgang Kiessling, founder of the Canary Islands’ Loro Parque and Siam Park, has said that
A weaker pound and a number of high-profile events has contributed to UK hotels experiencing
Martin Roth - the former Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) director and the first German
Conservative MP Steve Double has been elected chair of the cross-party Parliamentary group responsible for
The construction of a new stadium for York City Football Club and York City Knights
The UK's leisure sector is poised for a year of heightened activity as the weakness
Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has called on the government
Cornwall has retained its crown as the UK’s most popular staycation destination, with more than
A roll-out of fitness classes and improved member experience helped revenue at Virgin Active rise
With a weakened pound keeping British visitors away from Ireland, the country’s national tourism body
Britain’s vote to pull out of the European Union has been branded “stupid” and “one
Consumer spending on gym use and sporting activity increased during the first quarter of 2017,
Public sector workers should be entitled to at least three days of paid leave if
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
For 2024 our European growth will be focused on Spain and the UK and in 2025, Japan
HCM magazine
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands offers industry-leading experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace. Each of the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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